Nicole Anderson's Blog: Live Happy Live Life: About Nicole

Nicole Anderson

Nicole Anderson is an author, illustrator, poet, and designer of many books for children, including, most recently, Hummingbird: Flutter Your Way Home, Seasons: There is a reason for everything, The Wisdom Tree and The Lollipop That No One Wanted To Buy.

Nicole makes art and creates imaginative stories depicted through beautifully illustrated graphics and text integration. Her books include Unconventional Wisdom, What is Life trying to tell me, Unearthed, A Thousand Miles of Paradise (book series), which was the recipient of the Readers' Favorite Five Star honor in Nature and Spirituality, as well as the Window of Within (book series), which was also the recipient of the Readers' Favorite Five Star honor in Nature. Readers' Favorite, in these recent five star reviews, stated " The author's observations are profound and put forth in a simple manner that is easy to comprehend. It is a book that will take you on a journey of spiritual discovery and it teaches readers to look at life with a different perspective." And " The poet has taken a lot of time in detailing the intricacies and the nuances of Nature that are refreshing and rejuvenating for the soul."

Many of her books have grown out of her long-time interest in well-being, philosophy and spirituality. Her books inspire and explore ideals of living the best life and living your true self; our inherent purpose, destiny and "calling" life has brought us here for. Her publications include nonfiction and fiction for all readers, to include poetry, and picture books for children. Today, she continues to write these books, with the goal of inspiring all ages, especially children in establishing moral character, and refinement of Christian virtues and values throughout her stories. She believes that a good story and a beautifully illustrated and designed book is an excellent way to communicate ideas to children, as well as all ages.

Nicole came upon the ideas for her writings based upon years of seeking a quest to life's purposeful existence. Each story is based upon some integral emphasis and depth of life's core values and virtues that can make a substantial impact on the lives of both children and adults. She draws upon her life and experiences in disillusionment to gratification, in living a life of greater peace and happiness. She personally finds being in nature and listening to good music inspiring her creativity and artistic design style.

A prolific and versatile illustrator, artist and designer, she combines her faith, wisdom, and knowledge through application of art, writing, and integrated graphics. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Hill Rag and other publications. Nicole has had her artwork appear and exhibited on display, and on book covers, greeting cards and apparel.

She is the founder of Fine Lines Publishing, which publishes books dedicated to providing positive lifestyle change, well-being, and enrichment. At Fine Lines Publishing, Nicole has provided a platform for development of several titles. The latest publications from Fine Lines Publishing include the wonderful and beautifully illustrated children's books on faith, character building and refining morals, living with greater confidence and inner strength. These books are engaging and will make you smile, as the need for more happiness is inherent in today's world. These books will be surely loved by readers of all ages!